a) Lifting operations involving a crane require a trained operator, a trained slinger/signaller, and a lifting plan drawn up by a competent person.

 b) Exclusion zones should be established and loads should not be lifted over people working underneath. Organise unloading so that it takes place away from pedestrian areas.

 c) All lifting accessories should have a certificate or marking indicating they have been thoroughly examined in the last  6 months

 d) The lifting operation should be appropriately supervised

To ensure all personnel involved in rigging and slinging operations e.g. riggers, maintenance personnel, maintenance supervisors, deck crew, etc. have an understanding of the legal requirements pertaining to rigging operations, the requirements for pre-use inspection and discard criteria of lifting equipment, the safe working procedures for rigging and to ensure delegates can use lifting equipment safely and not exceed the load limit imposed on them.

Classroom instruction on the following:

Legislation of lifting appliances and gear

Responsibilities of the Banksman

Basic crane appreciation

Crane hand and radio signals

Safe and correct methods of slinging

Use of tag lines